Renal, Gastrointestinal & Liver. 2.5 Credit Hours

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During DHHD 6006 (Renal, Gastrointestinal and Liver), second year dental students learn the disorders in these systems that are related and relevant to dental care. Emphasis is placed on the normal physiological functions of the kidneys, components of the gastrointestinal system and the liver and gall bladder, the pathophysiological basis of diseases and abnormalities that occur in these systems, and contemporary medical management, including pharmacological therapies, for these conditions. Students learn the implications of pathophysiological changes and associated medical management for dental care, and the appropriate dental management considerations for patients with renal, gastrointestinal, liver and gall bladder diseases. Anatomical prosection labs reinforce system-level understanding, while case studies integrate physiologic principles with evidence-based management of patients with these conditions. Successful Completion of all DS I courses is required to enroll in this course.